Chapter 75: Reaching Rank-1 Mana channel Opening realm (B)
When Marvin returned to his room, it was already afternoon. Angela has fallen asleep while Alexa was still working at her part-time job. She was a server in the famous Qin Zealand Restaurant. The wages were not bad and the work was not so demanding. She only had to serve the dishes to the customer. Plus, the restaurant had zero toleration policy against molestation. However, it was an eight hours shift. And she wasn't gonna come back until tonight.
Remembering his mother and her work life, he decided to talk to her after she returns home. Marvin always felt bad for making her work like that and tried many ways to help the family. But, in the past, he could only work as a mere bait that attracts magical beasts for the party to kill. And he received a very low income. However, now he had over 70k+ Federation dollars.
'Now that I have earned over 70k+ Federation cash. There's no need for mom to work anymore!' He thought before sitting cross-legged on the bed, and he then took out the Internal Vision Technique to read it.
He needed to urgently learn this technique. Only by using this technique, will he be able to locate his mana channels.
'It is the only way forward.' Marvin thought before swiftly reading the content of the book.
"According to the book, a rank-10 ability user need to practice the breathing method mentioned in the book again and again until he is able to get it right. Only then will they be able to see the inside of their body. However, a person with average talent has to go through 10 years of training before he gets it right!"
After a detailed analysis of the Internal Vision Technique, Marvin discovered that he needs to first learn the so-called breathing method mentioned in the book. Only after executing the breathing method will he be able to see what's inside, after all.
"A normal person takes 10 years to learn it. A genius needs 5. A prodigy takes 3 years. I don't want to waste so much time!" Marvin muttered with a disgruntled expression on his face.
The son and daughters of rich parents are given this technique at a young age. Even if they have an average talent and learn the breathing method in ten years, they would only be 16-18 years old by that time. Moreover, experts at the mana channel rank were hired to guide them. After all, the breathing method required more than a verbal explanation to be understood. A person with experience was necessary. However, Marvin just got his hand on this book. And he didn't have a person to guide him.
If Marvin has average talent then by the time he learns the breathing method of the internal vision technique, he will be near his thirties!
"Noah, is there a way?" He asked internally.
The ability development points do not help in learning books. Similarly, he wasn't willing to waste years to learn this book. Thus, he turned to his guardian angel, asking for help.
Noah replied: ‹I have the spell matrix to simulate a 3 D version of you executing the breathing method in the most accurate method. I also have the spell matrix to transfer the knowledge of what I have simulated directly to the Gamer's soul. By using these two abilities, the Gamer will be able to obtain the same result as an average person – who has to go through 10 years of hard work and experience – in a single day. However, I'll need some experience points to use these two›
"How much?" Marvin didn't think twice before asking this.
There were contradictions written in the book on the internal vision technique. At first, he thought that the book was filled with gibberish. However, as he read on, he realized that the breathing method changes according to the physique of a person. The breathing method was different for a lanky person when compared to a robust person. Furthermore, it required more than a verbal explanation to be understood.
However, according to Noah's words, he will gain enlightenment in a single day by utilizing the two spell matrix of Noah.
‹100 XP for the use of a single spell matrix. In total, the gamer needs to pay me 200 XP› Noah replied.
'I have 660 XP. Wasting 200 XP to learn the internal vision technique doesn't seem like a bad deal' Marvin made his decision in an instant.
"Okay, simulate the breathing method and then transfer the knowledge of the breathing method to me!" Marvin said, he was impatient and wanted to see how good the effects of the two spell matrix will be.
‹Deducted 200 XP. Remaining XP 460. First Task Established! Simulation beginning in… 3… 2… 1!›
As Noah's word sounded out, a 3D model of a human figure appeared in front of Marvin's eyes. The 3D model had silver eyes, grey hairs and, a pointy nose. It looked just like him. At first, his eyes were grey and that was his most mesmerizing feature. But after using Time Halt a few times, they have turned silver. His silver eyes looked soul enchanting.
The 3 D model was transparent and shimmering in white light. The 3 D figure started executing the breathing method. Each breath carried a mysterious rhythm. Furthermore, Marvin saw a blue line circulating in the 3D figure's body each time the 3 D model breathed in and out.
After a few minutes, the simulation ended.
‹Second Task Established! Transferring the memory of the simulation to the Gamer's soul. 10%… 30%… 70%… 100%!› Noah's mechanical voice sounded out once more.
Several images depicting the 3 D model executing the breathing method was transferred directly to Marvin's soul. Furthermore, a large amount of knowledge regarding each picture was also transferred directly into his soul.
Marvin felt as if he had been training the breathing method since he was eight. The simulation of the 3 D version of you executing the breathing method in the most accurate method has become one with his memories. He felt as if he has trained in the breathing method of the internal vision technique for 10 years. And knew what to do exactly.
Marvin gently rubbed his head: "I feel a little pain in the head and oddly tired."
Noah replied: ‹This is a common occurrence of transferring knowledge directly to the soul! As a large amount of information have been suddenly transferred to your soul, you're feeling fatigued›
Marvin didn't complain anymore. He was too excited to do it.
"'Let's give the technique a try!' He thought while sitting cross-legged on the bed.
With both his eyes closed, he executed the breathing method. The magic power in his body started to circulate. In the very moment, the scene in his mind changed, from total darkness into a view of his internal body.
Marvin was satisfied but there wasn't a single change on his face. He calmly continued to execute the breathing method continuously. Except for his organs, he saw many grey lines inside his body and a blue line that circulated inside his body.
The grey lines were his "Sealed Mana Channels". To open any one of them, he needed to pour magic at the entrance until the entrance opens up. Whereas, the blue line circulating in his body was his "Magic Power".
'I just need to open one of them and I will successfully step into the rank-1 mana channel opening realm. However, a vast amount of magic power is required to open even a single mana channel. From my estimate, it will take all my magic power to open the easiest to open mana channel. No worries, I should be satisfied with opening even a single one.' Marvin thought, and he then focused all his attention on controlling his magic power and moving it towards the mana channel whose entrance was the smallest.
His magic power traveled through his body and reached the mana channel located nearby his heart region.
Bam! Five units of magic power crashed on the sealed entrance of the mana channel creating a resounding reverberation but only a tiny opening was created.
Marvin's entire body trembled. He felt as if he was a bell that got hit by a hammer. But he didn't let go of his focus. Furthermore, a smile formed on his face when he saw the small opening in its mana channel.
'I am not far away from advancing into the mana channel opening realm. I just need to keep on attacking until the entrance is entirely opened!'
If the mana channel entrance isn't entirely opened then there's a high chance for the mana channel to seal automatically.
Marvin struck the mana channel entrance again and again. He wasn't gonna stop until its open up entirely!
Bam… Bam… Bam… Bam!
Every single strike that struck the entrance of his mana channel contained 5 units of magic power. Only after the tenth resounding reverberation did the mana channel opened entirely. At the same time, he found himself exhausted from all magic power and his fatigue got worse. The headaches also increased.
«Congratulation! The Gamer has completed the first task of the Chain Quest: Rise of Angelia the one who possesses the Three Celestial Body!»
‹Quest Rewards Obtained: 500 XP, Mana Channel Opening Pill Recipe, Activation of Task 2›
‹You have obtained 500 Experience points›
‹960/1000 XP›
‹Mana Channel Opening Pill Recipe has been stored in the Inventory›
‹Task 2: Help Angela open all 30 of her mana channel!›
‹Reward: 3000 XP, a Message From Noah Merlin›
"Hahahaha!" Marvin's lips parted as he burst into a pearl of laughter. With the help of Noah, he had done the impossible.
He has learned the internal vision technique in a single day. And also reached the mana channel opening realm on the same day. He was fast enough to make any so-called genius commit suicide from shame!